Monthly Archives: July 2023

Kayakers

On July 28th we had six paddlers in four kayaks on our trip to Maude Island.  Our rest stop was a beautiful camping spot overlooking Nanoose Bay with Lantzville and Nanaimo in the background.  Weather was perfect and the seals … Continue reading

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Book Club 2nd Edition

  We met at Ann W’s to discuss “The German Wife” by Kelly Rimmer.  The novel centres on two women, Sofie(German) and Lizzie (American), wives of rocket scientists working on “Operation Paperclip”, brought together in the small town of Huntsville, … Continue reading

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Wee Drammers Mid-Summer Gathering

9 members of the group gathered at Jim W. to sample #’s 149 and 150 in our on-going quest to conquer single malts of Scotland. With a tiny blip in the unusually warm and sunny summer, we were greeted with … Continue reading

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Lost and Found at Picnic

An embroidered towel was left behind at the picnic.  If it is yours, contact Wendy at  social@nbprobus.org

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Probus Summer Picnic July 10 2023

On July 10th 64 Nanoose Bay Probus members celebrated summer at a BBQ in Rathtrevor Park Group Campground. The weather was perfect, and the salads, burgers, and desserts were enjoyed by all. The Social Committee members (Barbara Murray, Fiona Been … Continue reading

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July BYOB

  The July meeting was on the 4th at Nanoose Bay Cafe.   Submitted by Jo Graham

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Wee Drammers welcome Canada Day

7 members of the Wee Drammers gathered at John G’s to sample another couple of Scotland’s finest.  As John says, 7 instead of a full contingent means “all the more for everyone lucky enough to attend!”.   In honour of … Continue reading

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Book Club 2nd Edition

We met at Kathy Lowe’s house to discuss On the Ravine by Vincent Lam. Everyone agreed it was an important book to read although at times hard to get through as it deals with all the complicated issues associated with … Continue reading

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BYOB

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PRISMA

PRISMA – A fabulous day On June 24, eighteen of us ventured to Powell River for the PRISMA symphony. We sailed under sunny skies, were treated to a delicious buffet lunch provided by the VIU Culinary Arts program, and listened … Continue reading

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